Students will describe the structures and functions of the respiratory system, explain how and why breathing happens, analyze the relationship between the respiratory system and the cardiovascular system, and identify two respiratory disorders.
Utilization of the smartBoard and Internet will assist the students in mastering the aim and the objectives of the lesson. The technological design of the lesson challenges them to go beyond what is expected from the National Standards, and to enjoy themselves while they learn. Student deliverable for teacher assessment will be a power-point presentation designed to show acquisition of information.
Literacy
339
Portfolio Assembly-
Revising and Reflect
ing on Writing Projects from the Year
8th Grade
Literacy
Class 8.6
Editing for More Effective Verbs Using Microsoft Word
How can we convey our ideas more clearly using stronger verbs?
Students will clarify the meaning and feeling of their writing pieces by incorporating strong verbs, using imaginative and descriptive vocabulary and eliminating words that are overused or unnecessary
Students will use the thesaurus in Microsoft Word to search for stronger verbs. The thesaurus makes it easy for students to improve the words they use in their writing. Students will watch the teacher model the process with the teacher's computer and the LCD projector. Students appreciate the authenticity of this revising lesson. In the real world we use MS Word tools to vary the words in our emails, letters, papers, etc.
Social Studies
195
World History - Ancient Greece
SS 6th Grade
Creating a Travel Brochure
The learner will produce a travel brochure attempting to persuade viewers to travel to Greece based on the information gathered and discussed in class in areas that include the social and cultural beliefs, traditions and values of the country studied.
Technology will be used to gather information using Trackstar, planning their brochure sections using Inspiration, and creating the final product using all their gained knowledge to produce a travel brochure using PowerPoint.
Math
93
Circumerence/Diameter Ratio
Math 6.1 & 7.2
Using Geometer's Sketchpad and Using Smartboard resources
Students will be able to use GSP to identify the Circumference/Diameter Ratio.
Students will be able to use GSP to quickly calculate the Circumference and diameter of multiple circles and then plot the values on a coordinate grid. Once points are plotted, students will see that the points from a linear function and that Circumference/Diameter will always equal 3.14159...
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Math
123
Recognizing Linear Relationships and Solving Equations
Math Session 7.4
Using Geometer’s SketchPad to Chart and Graph Patterns
Graphing patterns and connecting the multiple representations (equation/rule, geometric pattern, graph, and table) using Geometer’s SketchPad.
1) Allows students to manipulate the visual representation of a linear function. 2) Allows students to move at their own pace. 3) Students can get to the thinking faster because the technology can do the work of drawing and students can begin analyzing and focusing on the rationale and procedure.
Below is a listing of schools and lessons we will be capturing for our "Best Practices" video series.
School Contact Info:
Production Date
Classroom Visitation Rubric
Best Practice Video Interview Questions Best Practice Video Lesson Information:
Number
(Please indicate Session)
Revising and Reflect
ing on Writing Projects from the Year
Literacy
Class 8.6
Students will clarify the meaning and feeling of their writing pieces by incorporating strong verbs, using imaginative and descriptive vocabulary and eliminating words that are overused or unnecessary